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"One of my favourite teas. Very good experience, no crumbling, very tasty looking leaves produced tasty soft flavour tea"
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Rare Ceylon Silver Tips White Tea
An exceptionally rare white tea crafted from the finest buds, delivering a refined, naturally sweet and delicately smooth cup.
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An exceptionally rare white tea crafted from the finest buds, delivering a refined, naturally sweet and delicately smooth cup.
Format
size:25g Pack
An exceptionally rare white tea crafted from the finest buds, delivering a refined, naturally sweet and delicately smooth cup.
Format
size:25g Pack
Our Rare Ceylon Silver Tips is a premium white tea made exclusively from the youngest unopened buds of the tea plant, handpicked to preserve their purity and delicate character.
Sourced from Sri Lanka, this exceptional tea produces a light golden infusion with subtle notes of honey and pine, offering a smooth, naturally sweet and refined cup with very low bitterness and caffeine.
What is Silver Tips White Tea?
Silver Tips is one of the most exclusive types of white tea, made only from the tender buds of the tea plant before they fully open. These buds are covered in fine silvery hairs, which give the tea its name.
Unlike green or black tea, white tea undergoes minimal processing, allowing it to retain its natural flavour, delicate aroma and high antioxidant content.
Because it is harvested for only a short period each year and requires careful hand-picking, Silver Tips is considered one of the rarest and most luxurious teas in the world.
What Does This Tea Taste Like?
- Aroma: Light, fresh and slightly floral
- Flavour: Delicate, smooth with notes of honey and pine
- Finish: Clean, soft and naturally sweet
- Texture: Light-bodied and elegant
- Colour: Pale golden infusion
Silver Tips is known for its subtle complexity and refined character, offering a very different experience from stronger black or green teas.
Why Choose This Tea
- Made from the youngest unopened tea buds for exceptional quality
- One of the rarest and most exclusive white teas
- Naturally smooth, delicate and low in bitterness
- Low in caffeine, ideal for gentle or evening drinking
- Rich in antioxidants due to minimal processing
- Perfect for relaxing, mindful tea moments
- Ideal for those exploring premium or rare teas
- A refined choice for gifting or special occasions
How to Brew
Use these quick steps to brew the perfect cup:
- Use 1 teaspoon per cup (1-2g)
- Water temperature: 70–80°C
- Brew for 2–3 minutes
Enjoy without milk to appreciate its natural sweetness
White tea is delicate - avoid boiling water to preserve flavour
Ingredients:
100% Ceylon white tea (Silver Tips)
Origin & Craftsmanship
This Silver Tips tea is sourced from Sri Lanka’s Central Province, near Hatton, where high-altitude conditions produce some of the country’s finest and most delicate teas.
Harvesting takes place in the early morning to protect the delicate buds, which are then carefully dried with minimal processing. This preserves their natural structure, flavour and nutrients, resulting in a tea that is both pure and highly expressive.
Health & Wellbeing
White tea is naturally rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols, which are associated with overall wellbeing and cellular protection.
It also contains low levels of caffeine, making it a gentle alternative to stronger teas and coffee while still providing light, sustained energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Silver Tips tea so special?
It is made only from the youngest buds of the tea plant, harvested for a short period each year, making it one of the rarest teas available.
Is Silver Tips tea high in caffeine?
No, it is naturally low in caffeine compared to black and green tea.
What does Silver Tips tea taste like?
It has a delicate, smooth flavour with natural sweetness and subtle notes of honey and floral tones.
How is white tea different from green tea?
White tea is minimally processed compared to green tea, resulting in a softer, more delicate flavour.
Can I add milk or sugar?
It is best enjoyed on its own to appreciate its natural sweetness and subtle flavour.
Explore More
You may also enjoy our Jasmine Silver Needle, a delicate floral white tea.
Read our Ultimate Guide to White Tea to learn everything there is to know about this refined brew.
Overall rating: 4.7384615 / 5 from 65 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Rare Ceylon Silver Tips is a premium white tea known for its exceptional quality and delightful taste. Handpicked from the misty hills of Sri Lanka, it offers a gentle sweetness with pine, honey, and orchid notes. Its low caffeine content makes it perfect for special occasions.
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- Tea Quality: 17%
- Tea Taste: 34%
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Review highlights
- "Wonderful white tea with subtle flavour and superior quality." —
- "I was surprised by the delicate taste of this tea and its very subtle nuances and aroma." —
- "You can tell how good the quality is, very light and refreshing flavour." —
Reviews
A great site to buy tea from
"The best tea I have drunk since a visit to Sri Lanka where I developed a taste for Silver tip tea. I will regularly top upsupplies in future."
Lovely loose tea
"This tea is so lovely with a mild flavour, once again exceeded my expectations, I’ve tried. a lot of these teas, all being great in quality taste and service. I look forward to trying other teas you have"
Love the tea, but why
"Love the tea, but why are you charging and sending again after only 2 weeks when I signed up for every 2 months?"
lovely
"nice"
My fave!
"This is one of my most favourite teas! Crisp and fresh. Sadly double the price it used to be, but absolutely worth it"
Really light flavour
"Such a delicately flavoured tea. Really refreshing."
A pure delicacy
"I was surprised by the delicate taste of this tea and its very subtle nuances and aroma. I did not eat anything sweet with it in case it would alter the refined taste of this tea. I highly recommend it to everyone who love very subtle but delicious tea."
Great taste, great tea
"A brilliant silver tip tea. Great for new drinkers."
Excellent tea!
"Excellent tea!"